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University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 8,597
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Acceptance rate 65%
Students retention rate 88%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in Riverside, California, UC Riverside is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UC Riverside operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

University of California-Riverside is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UC Riverside boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,754

Cost of attendance at University of California-Riverside in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,508

Cost of attendance at University of California-Riverside in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at University of California-Riverside received on average $18,676 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,676
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,365 49% $5,257 $12,432,340
Other Federal Grant 3,125 65% $5,079 $15,870,791
State Grant/Scholarships 3,240 67% $10,719 $34,728,119
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,760 57% $7,109 $19,621,163
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,760 78% $18,676 $70,220,073

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of California-Riverside students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of California-Riverside students is 76.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.5%.

76.5%

  • asian 80.2% 1,251 students
  • African American 69.5% 82 students
  • white 72.0% 317 students
  • unknown 76.1% 35 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 6 students
  • hispanic 74.8% 1,121 students
  • International Students 70.9% 61 students
  • Mixed Race 76.9% 196 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Big West Conference
  • Basketball Big West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of California-Riverside provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of California-Riverside offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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